JACKSONVILLE COMMUNITY COUNCIL INC.

Annual Report2007

LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

“How wonderful it is thatnobody need wait a singlemoment before starting toimprove the world!”

Anne Frank

This past year has arousedmemories of the mid-sixtiesfor me. Bobby Dylan’s bal-lad, “The Times They Are a-Changin”, and Kennedy’squoting of a supposed

Chinese curse, “May he live in interesting times,” capture2006-2007 rather well. It has been a year of remarkableaccomplishments and also remarkable changes. We haveexperienced challenges to home rule, insurance andproperty tax reform, local budget reductions, and even anew date for the Florida presidential primaries.

Our year began with the launch of JCCI’s 67th study, AirQuality: Energy, Environment and Economy in October2006. Quinton White led this 43-member study commit-tee during an extraordinary period when local, state andnational attention began focusing on the same issues wewere studying. Public opinion and political directionshifted measurably during the study in ways that wouldreinforce the study’s findings and align with its recom-mendations. The study’s advocacy task force, headed byDon Anderson, has begun work to implement those rec-ommendations.

As part of our strategy to place more emphasis on thework invested in fighting for implementation of recom-mendations, JCCI hosted its first public release of animplementation task force’s final report by highlightingthe hard work of Chris Arab’s Public Education Phase II:Eliminating the Achievement Gap Task Force. We plan tocontinue this practice as part of our contract with thecommunity and to belie the notion that JCCI “just doesstudies.“

JCCI released its 22nd Quality of Life Progress Report inJanuary 2007. Steve Wallace and his Quality of LifeReview Committee made several improvements to thereport and cited education as the common thread linkingmany of the challenges facing our community. His teamalso red-flagged Jacksonville’s infant mortality rate. Thishelped influence the JCCI Board to pick that topic for our2008 study. The study begins on October 18th and willcomplete its work in late April 2008.

Our first update to the 2005 Race Relations ProgressReport was completed under the leadership of BettyCarley. The 2006 Race Relations Progress Report

responds to a key recommendation from the 2002 study,Beyond the Talk: Improving Race Relations, which calledon JCCI to create an annual report card on Jacksonville’sprogress in eliminating racial disparities and discrimina-tion.

Our leadership program, JCCI Forward, underwent signif-icant change in the past year with continued implemen-tation of its new strategic direction, turnover of three pro-gram chairs due to business relocations, and execution oftwo cutting edge Issue Forums, one addressing the statusand impact of our gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendercommunity and the other examining ways to reduce ouryouth suicide rate. The Issue Forum on suicide garneredMental Health America of Northeast Florida’s CommunityLeadership Award for contributing to public awareness ofthis tragic issue. Forward continues to be our engine formembership growth and beehive of workshop, training,social and other activities. Special thanks to MichaelConnolly for stepping up very early to fill the leadershipgap and take Forward into 2008.

JCCI contract work continues to play an important role insharing our skills and raising funds to meet our coreresponsibilities. We continue work supporting the City’sBlue Ribbon Commission on Cemeteries, facilitating theMayor’s Convention Center Task Force, and working onFlorida quality of life indicators for the CenturyCommission for a Sustainable Florida. We have main-tained our national and international connections hostingthe 5th Annual International Community IndicatorsConference here last year and through Ben Warner’spresentation to European officials in Rennes, France.

This year has brought JCCI’s funding into sharp focus withthe change in our role as administrative arm of theHuman Services Council and City funding for most JCCIprograms reduced or eliminated. Of special concern istermination of funds for the JCCI community study, end-ing a decades-old relationship. The funding is veryimportant but so too is its symbolism as the City’s com-mitment and openness to independent, impartial, citizen-based studies of community issues and community strate-gies to address them.

Special thanks to our Board leadership, our committedvolunteers, and supporters throughout the communitywho make our very important work possible. Your enthu-siasm and generosity in giving of your time, talent andtreasure are deeply appreciated not only by me but bythe community that benefits from the results of our com-bined effort.

ABOUT JCCILike every city, Jacksonville has its challenges, and determining how to face those challenges is the roleof the Jacksonville Community Council Inc. (JCCI). Every day, JCCI brings people together to learnabout pressing issues in our community and to find solutions. All with the goal of making Jacksonvillea great place to live. JCCI is ... citizens building a better community.

OUR HISTORYJCCI was created in 1975 as a result of the Amelia Island Community Planning Conference to exam-ine community issues by bringing together a broad cross-section of the population. In its 32 years, JCCIhas provided a forum and a structure through which groups of informed, concerned citizens havemade a difference in public policy decisions. When enough people care to act, the course of an entirecity can change.

OUR MISSION STATEMENTJacksonville Community Council Inc. (JCCI) is a nonpartisan civic organization that engages diverse cit-izens in open dialogue, research, consensus building, advocacy and leadership development toimprove the quality of life and build a better community in Northeast Florida and beyond.

Ernie AllenEdward BakerJames Baker

William BirchfieldGuy Botts

Bruce BowerRichard Bowers

Lew BrantleyJ. Shepard BryanJohn BuchananJames Burnette

Joe CarlucciThomas Carpenter

Dale CarsonJack ChambersDr. Yank CobleJoe Considine

Guy CraigJ.J. DanielJ.E. Davis

Vera DavisDeWitt DawkinsWalter Dickinson

Truett Ewton

Vincent ExleyRobert FeaginGeorge Fisher

Lyman FletcherRandall Gardner

Miller GaskinW.W. Gay

RADM Lawrence GeisHarold Gibson

Dr. Arnette GiradeauJake GodboldLois GraessleJohn Gunning

Preston HaskellLex Hester

David HicksMarvin Hill

Matthew HobbsAnnabelle Hudmon

Fred HuerkampHomer Humphries

Earl HuntleyDonald Ingram

Andrew Johnson

Walter KetchamFran Kinne

Edward LaneHelen Lane

Susan LeMaistreChauncey LeverJack McCormack

Dr. James McGibonyRev. Rudolph

McKissickWalter McRaeDonald MartinSallye MathisNina MatsonGene Miller

Claude MullisRev. Gene Parks

Frank PriestlyMelvin ReidAlvin Richer

James Rinaman Andew RobinsonJohn RosenblumJohnny Sanders

Robert SchellenbergWilliam ScheuGert SchmidtFred Schultz

Robert ShircliffMary Singleton

J.P. SmithJohn Smith

Eddie Mae StewardHans Tanzler

Samuel TuckerAshley VerlanderCarolyn VernierWilliam WebbNate Wilson

James WinstonRobert P.T. Young

A.P. Zechella

1974 AMELIA ISLAND CONFERENCE DELEGATES

MAKING POSITIVECHANGEEach year, citizen volunteers and JCCIcommittees identify problems facingour city. With their input, issues areselected to become the subject of an in-depth study. Committees made up ofordinary citizens meet weekly for sixmonths to unravel the causes of a prob-lem and make recommendations toresolve it.

When the study is published, a JCCI vol-unteer task force presents it to the com-munity at large, to government, to busi-ness and others advocating for thechanges the study suggests. Since 1975,decision-makers have given these stud-ies the consideration and the actionthey deserve. And they have worked tomake our area a better place for all res-idents.

JCCI PROGRAMS BUILD A BETTER COMMUNITYJCCI Studies and ImplementationsQuality of Life Progress ReportJCCI ForwardRace Relations Progress Report

COME JOIN USMembership is open to all citizens. The continued success of JCCI depends on the support of a mem-bership diverse in race, age, gender, occupations and interests. Members participate in a variety ofways, from weekly attendance at study committee meetings to keeping up with community issuesthrough newsletters and study reports. JCCI is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. For membershipinformation, please call Earlene at 396-3052 ext. 17.

OUR LOCATIONJCCI is located in a two-story blue and grey building at 2434 Atlantic Boulevard, across from BishopKenny High School. Our website address is www.jcci.org. We can be reached at 904-396-3052.

STUDIES

AIR QUALITY: ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMY

The Air Quality: Energy, Environment and Economy studyaddresses how Jacksonville can reduce airborne pollutants toimprove its natural environment, economy and public health.The study identifies the important sources of airborne pollu-tants in Jacksonville, including particulate matter, ozone andcarbon. The study recommends public policy steps that canbe taken locally, regionally, nationally and internationally toimprove air quality.

For nine months, Dr. Quinton White, Jr. led his 43-memberstudy committee. The study committee met from October2006 to May 2007. The study release was held June 22 at theSchultz Center for Teaching and Leadership. Nearly 150 peo-ple attended. The guest speaker was Steve Seibert, ExecutiveDirector of the Governor’s Century Commission for aSustainable Florida.

JCCI Advocacy Planner Steve Rankin andJCCI Community Planner Kathleen

McKenzie are pictured with Study ChairQuinton White.

Air Quality Study Committee members.

The release of JCCI’s 2006 Quality of Life Progress Report was heldJanuary 22 at City Hall. The 22nd edition outlines clear prioritiesfor action in Jacksonville and Northeast Florida for the comingyear.

The top priority identified in the report is education. A new indi-cator measures the percent of adults with bachelor’s degrees orhigher, a key benchmark for communities seeking to remain com-petitive in the global knowledge-based economy. It immediatelyreceived a Red Flag. Red Flags mark indicators moving in a nega-tive direction or that need immediate action from the community.

The report includes 111 indicators that reflect trends in nine exter-nal environments: Achieving Educational Excellence; Growing aVibrant Economy; Preserving the Natural Environment; PromotingSocial Wellbeing and Harmony; Enjoying Arts, Culture andRecreation; Sustaining a Healthy Community; Maintaining aResponsive Government; Moving Around Efficiently; and Keepingthe Community Safe.

The Quality of Life Progress Report provides information about the status of our community and of ourcollective well-being. By familiarizing ourselves with these indicators, we become better informed.By using these indicators, we can work together to build a better community.

The indicators serve as warning signs and as tools to encourage and promote positive change. You canhelp. Share the information. Learn more. Advocate for positive change. Support efforts in the com-munity to measure, track, and improve elements of the quality of life. Get involved in the communi-ty to make a difference.

Dr. Steven Wallace, President of Florida Community College at Jacksonville chaired the citizen reviewcommittee. The report is available on the JCCI website at www.jcci.org.

QUALITY OF LIFE PROGRESS REPORT

RACE RELATIONS PROGRESS REPORT

JCCI released its second annual Race Relations Progress Report onDec. 14, 2006 at City Hall. JCCI’s Race Relations Progress Report givesJacksonville an objective tool for tracking progress, prioritizing actionand stimulating institutional change in six areas of documented racialdisparity: education, income and employment, housing, health, crim-inal justice and the political process.

One of the 27 recommendations from the 2002 Beyond the Talk:Improving Race Relations study was to create an annual report card onrace relations in Jacksonville. The report card is modeled after JCCI’sQuality of Life Progress Report.

Betty Carley chaired the 2006 Race Relations Progress Report reviewcommittee.

IMPLEMENTATIONS

ATTRACTING AND RETAINING TALENT:PEOPLE AND JOBS FOR THE 21STCENTURY

PUBLIC EDUCATION REFORM:ELIMINATING THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP

RIVER DANCE: PUTTING THE RIVER INRIVER CITY

The Attracting and Retaining Talent Task Force began meeting inthe summer of 2006. Adrienne Conrad chairs the task force,which has formed a subcommittee for each of the three recom-mendations from the study. Their focus areas are: development ofan expanding research and development infrastructure; expand-ing and marketing distinctive activity clusters in neighborhoods;and boosting branding efforts to focus on Jacksonville’s strengths.

The final implementation report was presented to the JCCI Boardof Directors at its September 2007 meeting. The River Dance TaskForce, chaired by Jim Overton, has achieved progress on a major-ity of the nine recommendations that came out of the study toaccess, protect, celebrate and improve the health of the St. JohnsRiver. The public release of this report will occur in the fall of2007.

JCCI held its first ever public event for the Public Education PhaseII: Eliminating the Achievement Gap Task Force. The task force, ledby Christine Arab, made significant progress in helping raise aware-ness throughout the community. Strong support and leadership forthe development of a community-wide dialogue has been providedby The Community Foundation, Mayor Peyton’s emphasis on earlyliteracy, the vision of Superintendent Wise and the School Board,the Alliance for World Class Education, United Way of NortheastFlorida, the Chamber of Commerce and Blueprint for Prosperity.With seven of 14 study recommendations fully implemented andfive partially complete, a solid groundwork has been laid for futureprogress in reducing and eventually eliminating the achievementgap.

In 2007, JCCI hosted four Lunch & Learn ses-sions over the noon hour at JCCI. TheMembership Committee started this programnearly two years ago. Lunch and Learns areopen to JCCI and JCCI Forward membersonly. Those attending are encouraged to bringa brown bag lunch. The following lists the top-ics and guest speakers:

“What should the community be doing tosolve the homeless problem?” Wanda Lanier,former head of the Emergency Services andHomeless Coalition – Thursday, February 15

“Three Wishes…or more: How canJacksonville better support our publicschools?” – Superintendent Joseph Wise – Thursday, April 26

“Fixing Florida’s problems…Our hurricane insurance & property tax crises.” – Representative AudreyGibson – Wednesday, June 27

“The Doctor is In: Jacksonville’s diagnosis, prognosis and prescription for better health.” – Dr. RobertG. Harmon, Duval County Health Department – Wednesday, August 22

HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL

FIVE O’CLOCK FORUMS

LUNCH AND LEARNS

Five O’Clock Forums welcome citizens from all walks of life to speak out on topics that affect ourregion.

Dorcas Tanner facilitated the November 2006 Forum on “Throw Away Lives: Controlling OurUnwanted Pet Population.” Forty-five people from four counties attended the forum, including animalwelfare advocates, animal control officials and concerned citizens.

JCCI forums of various lengths will increase in 2007-2008. Please visit our website at www.jcci.org forthe latest calendar of events.

The Human Services Council was created in 1982 as the result of a JCCI human services study.Composed primarily of major human services funders, the HSC partners promote best practices, seekcontinuous improvements to existing systems, and collaborate on joint funding projects. The Councilhas been very successful in its work, establishing a common funding application, developing tools tomonitor agency funding and service delivery, conducting human services needs assessments, andadvocacy.

Under the leader of HSC Chair Nancy Dreicer, the HSC began a strategic planning process in January2006 that led to a new mission, vision and structure for the Council. JCCI’s role within the new HSCchanged from administrative support to HSC member. In 2007-2008, JCCI’s United Way Planner willprovide research services to the HSC, which will result in a new Human Services Master Plan forJacksonville.

Duval County Public Schools Superintendent JosephWise addresses the crowd at the April Lunch and Learn.

JCCI FORWARDJCCI Forward is a group of citi-zens from 25 to 45 years of agewho want to take an active rolein shaping their community.Members participate in IssueForums and Workshops to shapeideas about community devel-opment, business trends, thearts, social services and politicalleadership.

The mission of Forward is toempower emerging leaders andcommunity-minded individualsto affect positive change inNortheast Florida through a plat-form of results-oriented issueforms and leadership develop-ment programs. The following isa list of the programs and eventsin 2007.

ISSUE FORUMSOut in Jax: The Status and Impact of our Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Community Hidden Crisis: Youth Suicide

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPSRiver City’s Revolution: Through and Around Jacksonville GovernmentUrban Safari: You Don’t Know Jacksonville!

TRAININGSEffective Meetings, Facilitation and Consensus BuildingStrategic Planning into Action!All a-BOARD! for Non-profit BoardsMotivating and Mobilizing Volunteers

FOOD FOR THOUGHT — Dinner with stimulating conversation

Out After Dark: Jacksonville Hot or Not? (Boomtown)Election Reflections: For Better or for Worse? (9th & Main)WHO is Watching You? Invasion of Hi-tech Surveillance (Casbah Café)Get Healthy Jacksonville! (Mossfire Grill)

2006-2007 Forward Executive Committee members, HeatherMcEachen, Michael Connolly, Jennifer Gornto, Jill Jinks, Jordan Boss,

Brian Fuller, Fionulla Geoghegan and Elexia Coleman-Moss. Not pictured is Ajani Dunn

FRIENDS OF FORWARDMembership in Friends of Forward is reserved for those who support the

development of our future leaders with a pledge of $100 or more.

MYSTERY GUEST LUNCHES — Lunch with local luminaries

Mike Weinstein—Take Stock in ChildrenJohn Culbreth— Parks, Recreation, Entertainment & ConservationEmily Lisska—Jacksonville Historical SocietyWally Lee—Greater Jacksonville Chamber of CommerceMadeline Scales Taylor—Mayo Clinic, Community Relations

SOCIALSHeld at Fuseboxx, Deep Blue, 9th & Main, and River City Brewing Company. Socials attracted 40-85members at each event.

Oliver BarakatJordan Boss

Clanzenetta BrownJames D. ClarkHeather Corey

Jill Dame

Kurt H. DunkleKay Ehas

Ju’Coby PittmanJay Plotkin

Franklin Reinstine, Jr.Michelle Simkulet

PAST PRESIDENTS

2006-2007 JCCI BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Christine Arab

David D. Balz

Thomas M. Van Berkel

Dana Ferrell Birchfield

David D. Boree

Michael T. Boylan

Michael Connolly

Sally L. Douglass

J. Randall Evans

Ronnie A. Ferguson

Carol J. Hladki

Eric J. Holshouser

Allison Korman

William C. Mason III

Ricardo Morales III

Michael Munz

Marsha G. Oliver

Carole Poindexter

Judith C. Rodriguez

Bryant Rollins

Patricia Gillum Sams

Martha Valdes-Pellino

Richard N. Weber

James Williams

Mary Lou Zievis

J.J. DanielJack H. ChambersYank D. Coble Jr.Robert D. Davis

George W. CorrickHoward R. Greenstein

Jacquelyn D. BatesDavid M. Hicks

James C. RinamanKenneth W. Eilermann

J. Shepard Bryan Jr.Juliette Woodruff Mason

Lucy D. HadiCharles P. Hayes Jr.

Steve Pajcic

Tracey I. Arpen Jr.Guy Marvin III

Luther Quarles IIIW.O. BirchfieldMichael J. Korn

William E. ScheuAfesa Adams

William D. BrintonSherry BurnsSue K. Butts

Edgar Mathis Sr.David M. FosterJohn R. Cobb

Gerald W. WeedonMary Ellen Smith

President - Allan T. Geiger

President-elect - Helen Jackson

Treasurer - Ronald A. Autrey

Annual Fund - Mary Ellen Smith

Stewards & Grants - Patricia Hogan

Strategic Planning - Edward F.R. Hearle

Studies, Implementation & Special Projects - Quinton White, Jr.

JCCI Forward Development Officer - Carla Marlier

FINANCE REPORTJCCI receives funds from many sources. Because JCCI strives for credibility, objectivity and independ-ence in its work, diverse funding is essential. In fiscal year 2006, JCCI members and the local businesscommunity provided 40 percent of our funds. United Way of Northeast Florida contracts with JCCI forhuman services planning and research. Contracts for services and special grant supported projects gen-erate supplemental funds. The thousands of volunteer hours donated each year are one of JCCI’s mostimportant resources, although not reflected in the annual budget.

Statement of Support, Revenue, Expenses and Changes in Fund Balances Year Ending September 30, 2006.

SUPPORT AND REVENUE TOTAL FUNDS 2006

Public Support:United Way of Northeast Florida, Inc. $234,348 Contributions - Members & Corporations 335,000

Government Grants and Contracts:Public Service Grant from City of Jacksonville 190,177Duval County Public Schools 20,750Jacksonville Children’s Commission 15,000Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office 78,325Other Contracts 87,000

Revenue:Investment Income 11,309Realized/Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment 22,701Other Income 40,320

Total Support and Revenue $1,034,930

EXPENSES

Program Services:Community Planning and Development $766,594

Support Services:Management and General 114,027Fundraising 54,443

Total Expenses $935,064

Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets $99,866

JCCI COUNCIL OF STEWARDS

Patricia Hogan

JCCI’s Council of Stewards represents a reservoir of experience and wisdomproviding a solid foundation for our operations through sustained financialsupport. For many, the connection with JCCI began at the historical AmeliaIsland Conference. A study, a volunteer task force, a Quality of Life review, orthe endorsement of a respected friend were the links for others. No matterhow they were introduced, all value JCCI’s ability to openly explore issuesthat impact the vitality of Jacksonville.

Membership is granted to individuals who pledge gifts of $5,000 or moreacross three years. The time commitment is minimal (two informal recep-tions, often at the home of fellow Stewards) and includes optional participa-tion in small group conversations on JCCI programs or plans that are in theworks.

The mission of the Council is to offer wisdom and ideas about key JCCI pro-grams and to provide JCCI with significant and sustained support. Membersare kept well-informed of JCCI’s work and invited to express their views to theboard of directors.

Patricia Hogan served as Vice President of Stewards in 2007.

Dave & Robin AlbanezeRon AutreyTed Baker

Helen & David BalzBruce E. BarceloJoey D. Batchelor

David BoreeRichard Bowers &

Jeannie FewellMichael Boylan

Bill BrintonJ.F. Bryan IV

Mary Ann & ShepardBryan

Edward BurrBetty S. Carley

Charles “Bucky” ClarksonJohn R. Cobb

Glenda & Skip CramerIsabelle & Bob Davis

Laurie & Linda DuBowDana Ferrell BirchfieldAnita & Allan GeigerW.C. & Susan Gentry

Lenora & NormanGregory

Robert G. HarmonEd & Pat Hearle

David HicksRobert & Margaret Hill

Corinne HodakPatricia & Wayne Hogan

Suzanne & JosephHoneycutt

Helen D. JacksonAllison Korman

Joy & Howard KormanPam & Michael Korn

Bill Kwapil & Jane CravenHelen Lane

Carla & Jim MarlierJulie & Bill MasonElizabeth MeansMichael Munz

Roger M. O'SteenSteve Pajcic

Pamela Y. PaulThomas F. Petway III

Gloria & Jim RinamanPatricia & John

RutherfordFred Schultz

Theresa & Steve ShermanBob Shircliff

Mary Ellen SmithHelen & Bob SpohrerBrooke & Hap Stein

David SteinSteve Suddath

Caroline & David SwainC.D. Towers, Jr.

Jack UibleTom Van Berkel

Jennifer & MaliVaiWashington

J. Wayne & Delores BarrWeaver

Kathy & Jerry WeedonJim Winston

COUNCIL OF STEWARDS

It is with special thanks that JCCI recognizes the generous support of many local businesses and organ-izations. Their community spirit is acknowledged in JCCI’s distinctive products, projects, and pro-grams:

SPECIAL THANKS

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The Community Foundation in Jacksonville

Coggin Automotive GroupMaintaining a Responsive Government

CSX CorporationKeeping the Community Safe

Elkins ConstructorsPreserving the Natural Environment

The Haskell CompanyEnjoying Arts, Culture, and Recreation

Ida M. Stevens FoundationPromoting Social Wellbeing and Harmony

Lazzara Family FoundationGrowing a Vibrant Economy

The MainStreet America GroupMoving Around Efficiently

St. Vincent’s Medical CenterSustaining a Healthy Community

WachoviaAchieving Educational Excellence

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Jacksonville Human Rights Commission

JJCCCCII FFoorrwwaarrddThe Auchter Company

Leadership Development Workshop: River City Revolution: Through and Around

Jacksonville Government

Coffman, Coleman, Andrews & Grogan, P.A.Issue Forum: Through the Looking Glass, a

Vision for Jacksonville

Florida Coastal School of LawIssue Forum: Election January 2008:

Will YOU Show Up?

The Florida Times-UnionIssue Forum: Youth Suicide: Hidden Crisis

Interline BrandsLeadership Development Workshop: Urban

Safari: Destination Downtown

JCCI Forward Executive CommitteeNetworking Social

Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A.Networking Social

Pappas Metcalf Jenks & MillerNetworking Social

Presser, Lahnen & Edelman Certified Public Accountants

Networking Social

Stellar Community Leadership Training Series

IInn-KKiinndd CCoonnttrriibbuuttiioonnssBoomtown

Coffman. Coleman, Andrews & GroganThe Dalton AgencyThe Florida Theatre

Miller ElectricRiver Rockenstein

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For partnering with JCCI in raising awareness of issues that impact the

quality of life in Jacksonville

FRIENDS OF JCCISam AboodAcosta Sales &

MarketingHenry AdamsJim AdamsAfesa Adams Brenda AdeebTim AdkinsonKaren Adler AFL-CIO/IBEW LU 177Akel, Logan & Shafer,

P.A.David & Robin

Albaneze Carol Alexander Terry AlgireTony AllegrettiSamantha Allick MintonJohn AllmandBarry AllredAmerican HospiceJanice Ancrum Donald D. AndersonJohn AndersonMarion AndersonStacy AndersonCarol AndrewsAnheuser-Busch, Inc. Sidney F. Ansbacher Applied Technology &

Mngmt.Christine & Louis Arab Robert E. Armstrong Ana ArnaizSteven L. ArringtonJim ArrowoodGarnett AshbyAT&T Geraldine Atkinson ATS Services, Inc. Dave AuchterThe Auchter Company Auld & White

Constructors Lynette AustinRon Autrey Douglas BaerDavid & Shirley BaileyJennifer BaileyChristian BairdChristian BakerGillian BakerMegan BakerStephen C. Baker Ted & Ann Baker Baker Distributing Co.Steve BallardDenise BalthisDave BalzBank of America Baptist HealthOliver & Karen Barakat

Sandy Barata Alexis BarbourJeptha Barbour Bruce Barcelo Kathy BarcoBarco-Duval, Inc.Michael Barile Kris Barnes Carol BarnettWilliam Barnett Martha BarrettRon BartonJoey D. BatchelorTiffany BatehJacquelyn BatesNicole BaughmanJudith S. Beaubouef Bedell Dittmar DeVaultPillans & Coxe, P.A.William C. Beitz Kathleen BellJane BennettDanny BerenbergRichard & Gail Berry Lynn BertramBig Brothers Big SistersBill & Dave's Bail BondsWilliam O. Birchfield Dana L. Ferrell

Birchfield Edward Birk Brad BishopMelody BishopBishop & Draper William H. Bishop, IIIJoyce & Richard Bizot Ashley BizzarriBKM ArchitectsEdward W. Blakely, Jr.Thomas BlakelyKenneth M. BlayMichael BlaylockBlue Cross Blue ShieldLizanne BomhardPaisley Boney, IIIDavid BoreeSarah BorenZimmerman E. BoulosSusan BowernRichard Bowers Mary-Louise & David

BoyerVanessa Boyer Michael & Susan Boylan Herbert BrackenridgeAlycia BradleySheila H. BradyHald BrandonJohn BrentWilliam & Cathy Brinton Richard & Janice BrockBrooks Health System

Sol & Leslie Brotman Barbara Broward Lisa BrowardBenjamin BrownClanzenetta BrownElaine Brown Henry BrownJames BrownGregory BruceJ.F. & Peggy Bryan, IVMary Ann Bryan J. Shepard Bryan, Jr. Pat BrzozowskiChristine BuckleyJoy Burgess David BurklebachDennis J. BurleighFrances Burn Nancy BurnettSteve BurnettLinda BurnetteEdward E. BurrSusan R. BurroughsJames BuschCassandra BushRichard & Billee BussardTammy ButlerSue ButtsMargarita Cabral-MalyWilliam Caldwell Stafford & Margie

Campbell Adam CanadaCarl CannonCannon DesignHeyward CantrellCantrell & MorganDavron & Carlos

Cardenas Caroline & Michael

CarignanBetty & Bill Carley A.R. CarpenterJennifer Carper

WashingtonLacree Carswell Joan & Jay Carver Jack CavenCecil W. Powell &

Company Cathy Chadeayne-

GoldmanToni A. ChadwellJack & June Chambers,

Jr. Minor H. Chamblin Warren ChandlerPaula Chaon Jeane B. Chappell

Charity, Inc. Lois & Alan Chepenik Katie Chimelewski

Thomas ChiuPenny & Samuel

Christian Chris ChurchCity of Jacksonville James D. ClarkMike ClarkJoan Clark Charles Clarkson Clear Channel

CommunicationsJeff Clements Holly ClevelandDale Clifford Charles H. Cline Charles ClosmannKathleen & James

Clower CNL BankLaurence & Sharon

Cobb John R. Cobb Yank D. Coble Yank & Shereth Coble Lara CodyCoffee PerksCoffman, Coleman,Andrews & Grogan,P.A.Luther CogginCoggin Automotive

GroupIrvin B. CohenDaphne ColbertEarl Colborn Coldwell Banker-Walter

WilliamsJeff ColeHelene & Jack Coleman Tabitha CollinsRoy Colson Comcast Cable

CommunicationCharles CommanderCommunity

Connections of JaxThe Community

Foundation James ConnerJohn W. Connolly, Jr. Michael & Cara

ConnollyAdrienne & Jarik ConradConsultants to Non

ProfitsDavid Conte George Cook, Jr.William M. Copley Peter CorbinGary Corbitt Heather CoreyCornelius, Schou, Leone

& Matteson, LLC

George Corrick Timothy J. Corrigan Keli Ann CoughlinRena CoughlinJane CovingtonStephen CovingtonCharles & Glenda

Cramer Jordan CraneJane Craven James & Laura Crooks CSX CorporationJohn H. CulbrethCultural Council of

Greater Jax Adair OwenLiz DaileyHoward DaleDale Bald ShowalterMercier & Green, P.A.Eugene DamasoKimberly D'AmbrosioRichard Danford, Jr.Richard Danford, Jr.Daniel Memorial Inc.Carol & Lad Daniels David Shacter Family

FoundationChristopher DavisDon DavisGardner Davis Julia & Thomas DavisRobert D. & Isabelle T.

Davis Terri DavlantesDCC Lee EnterprisesStephanie Decker Tim & Donna DeeganLorrie DeFrankAl DelaparteCindy DelaparteSusan DematoMervyn DennyJohn DeVault, IIILaurie DeWittJack DiamondMagalena DiedrichMatt DinkinsLeah DonelanSally Howard DouglassDowntown Vision, Inc. Barbara J. Drake Lee DraperJarret DreicerNancy DreicerKatheryne Chappell

Drennon Marcus E. Drewa Ruby DuBose Lawrence & Linda

DuBowRenee' Dudgeon

FRIENDS OF JCCIBrittany DukeHeather DuncanMargo DundonAjani DunnBrenna DurdenDuval County Public

Schools Sam EastonEaston Sanderson & Co.Kara EbrightPegine EchevariaChandra Mitchell EcholsEd Waters & Sons

Contracting Co.Heidi EddinsChrissy EdmondsGreg EdmondsEdna Sproull Williams

Fnd. Edward Waters College Martin EdwardsSandra EdwardsDavid J. Edwards John W. Edwards Nancy & Spence

Edwards Thomas Edwards, Jr.Kay Ehas Joan EicherMartha Eilermann Eisman & RussoRonald Elinoff Elkins Constructors, Inc. Ellis & Associates Patricia Elllis Emily Balz SmithFoundationKatie EnsignEpiscopal Children's

ServicesERS EngineeringJana ErtrachterAlberta EspieCarolyn EttlingerDavid H. Evans.Susan EvansJ. Randall & Lynn EvansEverBankWayne EzellMichael FacklerWilliam Fackler Betsy FallonFamilies FirstFamily Support Services

of North FloridaEddie FarahBruce FergusonRonnie Ferguson Emmett & Jerry

Ferguson, Jr. Rick FerrinJeannie Fewell

Jason FeyMary Lou FialaFidelity Information

ServicesRuth FieldsShelly FineFirst Bank of JacksonvilleFirst Coast Family

Center First Coast WorkSourceMichael & Linda Fisher George R. Fisher Josephine H. Fiveash Flagler Development

Co. Robert F. FlaigeKevin FlaniganJulie FleurinorFlorida Association for

the Deaf & BlindFlorida Community

College JacksonvilleFlorida East Coast

IndustriesFlorida Theatre Perf Art

CenterThe Florida Times-

Union Gary & Kimberly Flower Dolores FloydMeg FoldsLinda FoleyFoley & Lardner Raymond FordFord & Harrison LLPElgin ForemanForward Executive

CommitteeCheryl Fountain FPIC Insurance Group John Frank Martha J. Fraser Fresh MinistriesJerry Friley, IIIBrian FullerGeorge & Judith Gabel,

Jr. John F. Gaillard Donna J. GainerDonna GallagherLillian GarciaMatthew GarmanGate Petroleum Co. Gateway Community

Services Ron GayEleanor J. Gay Mary Gebhart Allan & Anita Geiger Carolyn S. Gentry William & Susan GentryFionnuala R. Geoghegan

Amy GermanAudrey Gibson Patricia Gillum SamsJames N. GilmanDawn Keck Gilman Brad GlassJoel GoldmanDavid M. GoodingBarbara Goodman Jennifer GorntoSusan Gottesmann-

JarzynaMel GottliebGottlieb FamilyLois T. Graessle Andy GrahamHenry Graham, Jr.Melinda GranlundTricia GravattEtoile Graves-Smith Hugh A. GreeneCamille GreggLenora & Norman

Gregory Gresham, Smith &

Partners Kirby GriffinGrimes Logistics ServicesThomas Grimes, Sr.Sharel Grissett-MaconMelissa Gross-Arnold Warren Grymes, Jr.Barbara GubbinMarcus Haile Margaret Carolyn HallMichael HallettSteven T. Halverson David Hamilton Joye H. HamptonHope HanaChristopher J. HandJulie & John Handley Patricia HannanGabriel HansonHarden & AssociatesM. C. Harden, III Jeffery HardimanWilliam HardyRobert HarmonRobert J. HarmsD. Russell HarperCindy HarpmanBarbara & William

Harrell Susan HarrellErik HartSusan L. HartleyWilliam HartmannPreston & Joan HaskellThe Haskell Company Kevin HastingsVincent Haut

Caldwell L. HaynesHaynes, Peters & BondDenise HaywoodRobert & Elizabeth

Head, Jr. Edward & Patricia

HearleBarry & Sarah Heath Lynn HeiderJames A. Heinz Mike HeiseStephanie HelburnRobert Helms Joye HemingwayGreg HendryxRandall HerndonAubree HershorinJon Heymann Laura M. HickeyJoel V. HickoxAnn C. Hicks David Hicks Maggie HightowerMichael HightowerRobert & Margaret Hill Carol J. HladkiHNTB Corporation Corinne C. HodakConnie Hodges David Hodges, Jr.Candace HodgkinsPatricia & Wayne Hogan Sherry HoganJennifer HolbrookMary Claire HollowayEric Holshouser James Holt Joe & Suzanne

Honeycutt Craig HonourPaul Hooker Lauren & James

HopkinsEarlene Hostutler Housing Partnership of

NE FLJason HowardHarriet & Jonathan

HoweDonald HughesMark Hulsey, Sr. Bruce & Carol

HumphreyLewis B. HunterBarbara Hunter Hunter & Associates, PA Melanie HuskCharles H. HutchersonKaren HutchersonIda M. Stevens

Foundation Tyler Iller

Information &Computing Services Inc.InfoTech International,

LLCJulie IngersollKathy M. IngramPamela & Jake IngramInterline Brands, Inc.Karl Jabour III Christy L. JacksonHelen Jackson Jackson Hewitt Tax

ServiceJacksonville & Beaches

Convention Ctr.Jacksonville Business

Journal Jacksonville Chamber of

CommerceJacksonville Greyhound

Racing Inc.Jacksonville Jaguars,

LTD. Jacksonville Public

Library FoundationJacksonville

Transportation Authority

Jacksonville Urban League

Rudolph Jamison Heather JarvisJax Children's

Commission Jax Economic

Development Commission

JAXPORTGeorgia JeffersonLeerie Jenkins Tony JenkinsR. Murray JenksJill JinksR. Adinah JohnsonEarl Johnson, Jr.Nikia D. JohnsonVincent L. Johnson Jean M. Johnson Keith Johnson Shirley Johnson-

SebastianBrenda Johnson-WhaleyRuss JollivetteCarlton D. JonesJuanita R. JonesMaureen JonesJoyce Thomas Jones Thomas JuryVerline JustilienMichael KahoeTory KaplanKatherine Kasten

FRIENDS OF JCCIJoanne KazmierskiCatherine KellyHarold Kelly, Jr. Karen KempfDiane Kerr Barbara B. Ketchum Heather KiddLisa KiddPatricia KiesylisPatrick KilbaneLynne KimballHolly KingKing EngineeringAssociates, Inc.Leslie & Rick Kirkwood Meredith KleinHy & Lovee Kliman Douglas KlippelDebbie KnightBonnie Arnold Knight Allison KormanJoy & Howard Korman Michael & Pam Korn Dinah & Daniel Kossoff Steve KowkabanyLeonard Kraft Doug KravetEileen KrimskyKenneth KrismanthKuhn Flowers William Kwapil Mary-Parker LammLandMar Group, LLC Helen LaneLaura LaneMary LangowskiLinda LanierMichael LanierJane R. LanierWanda Lanier William A. LarsonLaura LaskoJamie LasterRenee' LaValleeThompsonIrene LazzaraLazzara Family

FoundationJodie LeachLeadership Jacksonville Robert V. LeeFred E. LeeLee & Cates Glass, Inc. Robert V. Lee, IIIWalter M. Lee, IIIThomas D. Lee, IIICharles B. LembckeGreg LetnaunchynChauncey W. Lever, Jr. Linda LevinJennifer LevinsonLynda Lewis

Lewis, Longman & Walker, PA

Liberty PropertiesAdrianne LigonLevander LillyJan LipskyElizabeth LockeDawn Lockhart Anne-Marie LogrippoJohn W. Logue David LongTerry LorinceMelanie LoveMary LudekingRobin T. LumbCarolyn LynnWilford & Eleanor Lyon,

Jr. Jeff MacfarlanFrank Mackesy Ann Mackey Jennifer MacPheeSteve MaddenSherry Magill John MaherTony MahfoudSusan Main Main Street America

Group, Inc.Thomas & Kristen

MajdanicsJerry & Janet Mallot Jack ManillaJennifer MansfieldKimberly Mariani-

HernandezMarketing Synergies Jeffrey Marks Carla & James Marlier Lois MarshallSean MartinRobert E. Martin Julie & William C.

Mason Jill MatejcekKaren MathisKim MayJonathan May Mayo Clinic Charles W. McBurney,

Jr. Carolyn McClanahanTonya McClearyJodie McClellandPaul McCormickThe McCormick Agency Edye McCownHeather McEachenFred McGinnis Rustin & Jane McIntoshKathleen McKenzieKeith D. McLaughlin

Elizabeth Means Emily MelickMemorial Hospital Blake MenzelMercantile BankDaniel MerkanJulie W. MertenDavid Meyer Brock MikoskySusan MilanaAmy MillerJames A. MillerMike MillerSusan K. MillerMiller Electric Michellea Millis-GravesJay W. MillsonDoug J. MilneJack MilneTeala Milton Gretchen MitchellNatalie MitchellTalitha MitchnerRadhe S. MittalTeresa MonsonSuzanne Montgomery April A. MooreLynn Weise MoraJorge Morales Emma Moran John MorelandJack MorganBill MoriartyJames F. Moseley Elexia MossBarbara MouldingDavid MullinsCheryl MunnMichael Munz Ann Carter MurphyCheryl Murphy Jennifer A. Murphy Jesse Murray Nancy L. MurreyMuseum Of Science

And HistoryJack MyersN. FL Recruiting &

Consulting Services, Inc.

Ruth & Bernard Nachman

Joseph NaironWilliam & Frances Nash Steve Naso Tony & Anne Nasrallah NEFL Regional CouncilSue NelsonJoe NewellBrian NicholsonRobert Nied Billie Nimnicht

Nimnicht Chevrolet Co.Edward Nimnicht, IIINonprofit Center of NE

FLJohn J. NooneyNortheast Florida Area

Agency on AgingVirginia Norton Nova Southeastern

University Robert J. NozzaPeter O'BrienBobbie O'Connor OE&S OfficeEnvironments & SvcJim O'Leary Marsha OliverScott O'LoughlinJan OlsonKaren OlsonJohn OrrenBetty Jean & Roger

O'SteenJohn OttersonJim Overton Janet OwensPACE Center for Girls Sallyn PajcicSteve Pajcic Pajcic & PajcicGeorge PalmerLynn PappasMark Pappas Ted PappasPappas, Metcalf, Jenks,

Miller, P.A.Andrew ParkerGrovenia Parker-

Graham Helen ParnellDavalu ParrishDeborah PassDorothy H. Pate Chirag PatelPatriot Transportation

Holding, Inc.Alex PattonMelanie Patz Pamela Y. Paul Pamela Paul Dopf Krista E. PaulsenWillard & Pamela Payne PBV ArchitectsBetty Jean PeckValerie PedrianiNancy M. PedrickPeek, Cobb, Edwards &

RagatzMartha C. Valdes-PellinoJames & Linda Pellot Ernesto G. Perez Rebecca Perez

Wayne PetroneTom PetwayJohn PeytonMary Alice Phelan Robert PhillipsHarvey E. Pies Jerald & Mary Pietan Pilot Pen Corporation Susan PitmanBert Pittman Ju'Coby Pittman Aaron Michael PlewkeCarrie Plocher Jay Plotkin Lee PoechmannRobert C. PogachnikCarole PoindexterDennis PolkBrenda B. Pollak Darwin PorterPortofino PoolsJack PotterFitzhugh K. Powell, Jr.Gary PowersSudhir L. PrabhuRobin PrattEd Pratt-DannallsPresser Lahnen &Edelman, P.A.Charles PriceTheresa O'Donnell Price J.W. Prichard, Jr. The Prudential FinancialDrew PrusieckiPublix Super Markets

CharitiesJean L. PyleSteve RabinowitzPeter Racine John RaffertyDiane S. Raines Amy & Stephen Rankin Christine RascheEnrique RasheedGranville & Ida Reed Marvin Reese The Regency Realty

GroupReinhold Corp.Frank Reinstine, Jr. Brett RelicRenaissance Design

Build GroupSusan RendellKaren ReruchaRobert RhodesDan RichardGregory RichardsCheryl Riddick Alan E. Ridge Karen RieleyJames & Gloria Rinaman

FRIENDS OF JCCIRink Design Mary Starr Rivisky Albert RizerRobert AldermanRobert's Charitable Trust David K. RobertsonJim RobinsonSyl RobinsonPaula A. RoderickJudith RodriguezTeresa RogersRogers Towers, P.A.Bryant RollinsJenna RowlandValerie RubinPeter RummellJohn & PatriciaRutherford Michael RutledgeTom RyanSusan RyzwicElaine SageThe Salvation Army Patricia Gillum Sams Scott SanbornKatherine SanduskyBill SanfordDan SantingaChristy SappenfieldDavid SchacterRebecca SchaeferThomas SchanzeDave ScheeleAnna Scheu William & Margaret

Scheu John J. Schickel John R. SchmittMark J. SchouTim SchramEric R. SchultzFrederick Schultz John R. SchultzThe Schultz CenterSchultz Foundation Anthony ScottScott McRae Group Gary SeaseSEDA ConstructionGracelia P. SegersSteve SeibertSusan Siegmund Henry SengHoward C. Serkin Marika SevinMichele ShamsShands Jacksonville H. Roger Sharp Isabella K. Sharpe Katherine Kelly ShawDavid Sheffield

Karen ShellyMadison ShellyBill SheppardLisa Marie SheppardSheppard, White,

Thomas & Kachergus, P.A.

Theresa & Steve Sherman

Beverly F. Shields Robert Shircliff Angela ShoeBeth Shorstein Laine & Gary Silverfield Silverfield Development,

Co.Steve Silverman Michelle SimkuletElla Simmons Richard Sisisky Fred SkinnerLinda SladeLynne SlaughterA. Russell Smith Allen SmithConnie SmithE. Brian & Michelle

Smith Emily B. SmithEric Smith, Sr.Hawley Smith Judith A. SmithLori B. SmithMarcus SmithMary Ellen Smith Richard F. SmithTheresa SmithSmith, Gambrell &

Russell, LLP Cheryl SnyderCarol S. Spalding Marlene SpaltenSpecialty Hospital

JacksonvilleSpeech & Hearing

Center Isabelle Owen SpenceMichael SpigelJerry Spinks Bob & Helen SpohrerMary Riley Spuhler Joy SpurlockSt. Joe CompanySt. Johns River WaterManagement DistrictSt. Vincent's Health

System Paul StasiState Farm InsuranceCorrina SteigerDavid Stein

Stein Mart Jay SteinRichard & Rebecca

SteinRobert & Mary Stein Stein Mart Martin & Brooke Stein,

Jr.Andrew StensonLashun Stephens Shirley StetsonScott R. StevensMarilynn StevensonCheryl StewartJudith D. StewartKatrina StinsonTeresa StoneConnie StophelCindy StoverDarby L. Stubberfield Michael Stuck Theodore Stumm Stephen M. Suddath Catherine Sugrue Rachael SulkersSusan Sulzbacher William & AnneSulzbacher SunTrust Bank Supreme Janitorial

Services John SurfaceCharles R. Sussman Ann Pace Sutton David & Caroline Swain Swisher International,

Inc. Tatyana TaTarek Tabet Dorcas Tanner Julia TaylorMadeline Scales TaylorAnn Teague Brian TeepleJohn TenbroeckJustin TerryBrad ThoburnThomas & Irene KirboCharitable Trust Carol Thompson Joe ThompsonJohn F. ThompsonPatrick ThompsonAllen & Peggy TilleyNancy TomanCharlie TommStephen Tool, Jr.Judi Toulouse Charles D. Towers, Jr. Susan TowlerKaren Tozzi

John Trainer Earle C. Traynham Zeb TreeceNicole TruebloodJudith A. Truett Christine Tyler Sandra TysverJack & Mary Jane Uible Nancy UlrichUlrich Research Assn. UNF-Office of

Governmental AffairsJane Upton David ValentineVeronica Valentine Tom Van BerkelDoris & David Van Saun James & Joan Van VleckErin VanWeyClark Vargas James Varian Deborah VergesGordon Vines, Jr. Volunteer Jacksonville Vida VongsayViengtham VongsayVyStarWachovia BankSusan WaldenB.J. Walker Stephen WalkerSteven WallaceWaddell A. Wallace Stephanie WalleyBuffy WalshRobert Walters Julie WaltherJudy WalzDouglas WardMichael WardBen WarnerGlenda Washington MaliVai WashingtonNina WatersWayne WatersJ. Wayne & Delores Barr

Weaver Weaver Family

FoundationRichard N. WeberGerald & Kathryn

WeedonMarjorie Weibe-ReedTerry WestScott WhalenWilliam J. SheppardA. Quinton & Susan

White, Jr. Robert A. WhiteGlori White PetersEdward W. White, Jr.

Robert E. White, Jr.Barbara Jean WhiteheadJeff WhitsonRachel Stromberg WicalJohn F. Wilbanks Doug WilderSusie Wiles Linda Wilkinson Susan WilkinsonAntoinette WilliamsC.J. WilliamsClaudette WilliamsDelphia Williams Derya Williams James A. WilliamsPat WilliamsRhonda WilliamsStephen C. Williams Cathy WilsonCourtenay Wilson Dorothy Shlafer WilsonLaurel WilsonStephen K. Wilson Angela WinslowJim WinstonJoseph WiseDeSales Wisniewski WJXT TV 4 Marie WolfordJames B. WoodPeter Wynkoop Pat Yack Andrew Yang Alton W. Yates Evan J. Yegelwel Chuck YoungJohn Young Tania YountDonna Cheek Zahra Marlo D. ZarkaJohn ZellAmanda ZievisMary Lou Zievis Charles Zimmer Rose Zurawski

STAFF

CHARLES R. “SKIP” CRAMER

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

BEN WARNER

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

CHANDRA ECHOLS

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

SANDRA EDWARDS

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

EARLENE HOSTUTLER

ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR

LAURA LANE

UNITED WAY PLANNER

KATHLEEN MCKENZIE

COMMUNITY PLANNER

SAMANTHA MINTON

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

CHERYL MURPHY

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

STEVE RANKIN

ADVOCACY PLANNER

MICHELLE SIMKULET

COMMUNITY PLANNER/FINANCE DIRECTOR

LASHUN STEPHENS

COMMUNITY PLANNER